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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

A few weekends ago, I watched about 6 hours of TV from Friday Night to Monday morning. But this particular weekend, I watched with the purpose of finding Black womyn with natural hair who were featured in commercials or on TV for longer than 10 seconds. Out of the hundreds of people I watched on TV in that time span, I could only find these few actresses that fell into the above criteria.

Now, I grant that I did not watch TV One or BET (I don't usually). I watched local and world news, Sunday Morning on CBS, and parts of a movie, and Cold Case. Sorry I can't remember which movie but they had no Black characters in the main roles. Oh yeah I was clicking through and saw Tempest Bledsoe on Pet Stars.

I found 5 Black actresses with natural hair that were featured in TV or commercial roles.

When you watch television, do you lock stalk too? Because I am an afro aficionado, I look for those too and brown people in general.

I observed that all the Black womyn I saw were featured with White people exclusively. Interesting?! In the context that I typically see Black womyn in real life, this situation is rare. Maybe because I live in Atlanta with a high percentage of African-Americans? Maybe not! What are your thoughts? Are these "token" roles, a validation issue/stereotype or simply a coincidence?

1. Crestor- The woman has beautiful, blond curly locks.

2. Nancy Giles- Don't you just love her? She is cleaning her closet on CBS Sunday Morning. This is something I need to do.

3. E-harmony- Do you think this is a real couple or just an act?

4.Tempest Bledsoe. She was on an episode of Pet Stars on Animal Planet. I heard she married "Ron" , Dwayne Wanye's friend on a Different World.

5. Tracie Thoms from Rent, Deathproof, and Cold Case. I saw her on Cold Case. I really am a huge fan.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Speaking of Nichelle Nichols, was she at any of the premieres? Has she said anything publically about Zoe's refurbished role?

According to Ian Cullen of SciFiPulse.Net, Nichols said,

“I thought it was fantastic, because it was a prequel. It is not like they are replacing Uhura from the point in time where we left of with the films, which would be their right to do…This was a prequel, the months before, the time before, and ends with our going off on that five year mission where no man or woman has gone before. And I thought that it is marvelous. I got a call from JJ and he invited me to lunch and ask me how I felt. He did me the honor and I thought that was unbelievable. I went on the set and they were shooting, and I was being very quiet and then all of a sudden everything stops. I mean the actors just stopped in place. The saw me walk in and they were in their lines, and went like “and sir we have the….” And that was such an honor bestowed upon me. I went “Oh, I’m sorry” and everyone laughed.”

You can listen to all of Nichelle Nichols interview here at jonja.net.

Saldana who took on the role of Uhura in the new J.J Abrams movie spoke about how great it was to meet Nichelle Nichols:

“Yes, I did meet her, and I was so humbled to have met such an icon. She’s an amazing woman and a strong human being. That was very interesting... I felt like the entire cast and myself were honored to be filling in the shoes of the original [Starship] Enterprise [cast]. We really hope we don’t disappoint.”

I think the movie is exceptional given the movies that are out. I love that it is a pre-quel and not a true remake. Zoe did fabulously as Uhura. Go see it if you haven't already!

Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome affects 10% of all women! I am one of those womyn.

I have been taking the Metformin (generic glucophage, a nasty little pill they give to people who are insulin resistant) more consistently. Insulin resistance is a symptom of PCOS. I find that if I take it during a meal after eating the first half of it it doesn't make me as nauseated. It could be worse some women have alopecia due to PCOS. :(

I have been running everyday this week after work. I have recently acquired P90X. Any reviews? And I have also ordered my swim gear. More details to follow. I want to kick off the weight and kick the dis-ease/disease off now and for good.

I like running outdoors. It gives me time to think. Lately, I have been thinking I need to be in a career where I directly help other people. All of my most intimate friends and family seem to agree. I work in a technical field and I appreciate my job. I love solving problems. I do not appreciate the 45-70 hour commute each way or the fact that I don't feel like I am giving back or contributing positively to anything other than the financial bottom line.

My cousin and close friend who is an RN advised me that the cysts can burst and cause injections. UGH! I really do not like that the more I find out about this nightmare of a thing, the more things their are to consider. I also do not like that there is no assistance for prevention of this hideous thing in our health care system. It appears to be entirely an endocrine disorder that few OB-GYNs even know to look for in women. I feel it starts with a combination of these: weight gain, absence of probiotics/good bacteria, overuse of anti-biotics, and the use of synthetic hormones. I have researched the matter in great detail.

I am managing. I changed my diet again. It will change soon. Currently, it includes little to no carbs, less coffee, a whole lot more protein (more on this later) and I eat every 4 hours. I read a book on how toxins in our environment changes our metabolism. As a result, I eat no synthetic products like non-dairy creamer or margarine. I don't use Styrofoam. I don't leave liquids in plastic bottles in the car. Some plastics release toxins at high temperatures. It has been a complete lifestyle change. I incorporate new rules everyday and eat mostly organic because I am trying to avoid growth hormones, pesticides, and genetically modified foods.

I am approaching my last laser hair removal treatment. Thank goodness. I am tired of the burning and break-outs due to the laser...le sigh. The pros outweigh the cons. No stubble, no five o'clock shadow, ROTFL! Yes, a symptom of PCOS is high testosterone levels, which means more hair.

I am off for a run now (indoors). It's getting dark and raining a little.

Monday, May 18, 2009

HD and I drove from ATL to Baltimore to work the expo. Although I didn't get to see the actual Baltimore or do things in the city, because (a) we were tired and (b) we were in Pikesville, an hour away from B-more. I did get a chance to run into some bloggers, some of which highlighted my store on youtube!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First, I got a chance to reconnect with Sunsail who I hadn't seen in 2 years. She and the Count were awesome to visit. It was wonderful seeing them.Sunsail , Count, H.D., Yours Truly

Sunsail wanted to see my cut, but unfortunately it's grown out. I thought I cut off all the "S" curls (joking) on the ends but I see they have unraveled. I just love our highlights. Really Cute!

I also met Msshelle75 who um hasn't updated her blog in awhile but has these beautiful 4 year old Sisterlocks. I envy the style. Whoa!

Myself and Msshelle75I love this style. It's simple but intricate. Also, very beautiful without being overdone.Here are pictures of some of the items I sold at the show. If you are interested, please view my latest inventory at http://www.adornbysophia.com/ or e-mail me.

Here is some video praise for jewelry from AdornBySophia.com from ShidaNatural

and here is more from SheSingsLovely on the link below. Thanks for the love ladies!

I encourage you to watch both videos to get their perspective on the hair show as well.

I met many exceptional women. Of those, I met one woman that gave awesome advice on how to market my items and a loctician who I encouraged to take the Sisterlocks class. I am going to post their info soon.

One of the things I loved was the kids with natural hair. How freeing it was to see so many of them!

These 2 are sisters who have a Sisterlocked mom. The one on the right has new Sisterlocks and the one on the left braids her own braids and has natural hair.

And how cute is this girl's hair? I think she and her hair are just adorable! :)

Friday, May 8, 2009

I decided to blog about the expense of Sisterlocks. Many newly natural womyn have inquired regarding the cost of Sisterlocks.

Here's the deal? It is expensive at first! BUT...You may save money and will save time in the long haul!First, let me clarify one thing. Sisterlocks are microlocks interlocked with your very own natural hair. Many women have approached me thinking Sisterlocks are some type of weave; that's not the case. You are paying for the time, which took my consultant 33 hours, of interlocking strands of hair.

Here's what I mean, if you get your hair done at the salon now, like I used to, you spend at least $50- $100 a month. That's $600- $1200 a year. Now if you buy products, wigs, or weaves add that in;brushes and combs go here too. Once, you have that amount, add the daily time you spend styling your hair seperately. Yes, time is money!

My grand total in 2006 before I got Sisterlocks was $2500 for that year of 3 hour long hair appointments, braids, cornrows with weave, sewn-in weaves, ceramic irons, and many, many styling products.

In May 2007, I spent far less than that on my hair. I got my locks installed and received 4 retightenings that year. Out of respect for my consultants, I won't reveal the price. However, I can say that it was far less than the $2500 I spent in the prior year.

I encourage you to add your expenses on hair now when you contemplate the cost of Sisterlocks. You will get your hair retightened 8-9 times a year if you go every 6 weeks for $95-$160 depending on how much your consultant charges. If you visit a trainee, your amount will be less though your sessions may be longer. You can also retighten your hair yourself!

You will not be buying products with Sisterlocks unless you are a product junkie. In the first year, you really only need shampoo. You won't be buying hair I assume. You will save on relaxers if you are starting with relaxed hair. You will save money and time on those expensive salon trips.

And the greatest investment you can make is in YOU!

One of the greatest selling points of Sisterlocks is the time savings.

You only have to style your hair at will. You wake up with your hair "done". I used to spend an hour each day before work detangling, twisting, and combing to make my natural look halfway tamed. Just look at this style by Kalia-dewdrop. She created it without using a mirror!

You will not have to worry about detangling, washing, drying, and moisturizing your natural hair. Just look at me, it took the consultant an hour to comb and brush my hair! I spent an hour on hair each day before work.

You also won't have to be tempted to make mad dashes for errands like this:

Why you might ask? Because you will wake with your hair "done" and ready to go!

And you won't have to worry about your track showing, like this. You know she has no idea she has that going on!

I have not yet met one woman after getting Sisterlocks tell me they regretted getting them or the expense.

Sisterlock Sisters what is your take on the expense? I welcome those who may be contemplating Sisterlocks to ask questions too.

I have been following her for about year now when I first saw her photos from Spring Fashion Week last year. Since I am blogging everyday until the 15th, I decided to bring some Fierceness back. It never hurts to see beautiful natural women. They are my inspirations.

Don't you love how she has that " I just rolled outta bed and threw this on?" glow going on here?

Source: Slides-Models

And look at her all made up; I love the front braid.

Source: Glamour.com

I love her limbs and sometimes wish I was 5'10"! ok all the time wish I was 5'10"+ LOL! How elegant!?

I also got a chance to buy a gorgeous headband from Taylor of http://www.taylormadelocks.com/! She has 10 years of beautiful locks. Just look! If it weren't for her I would have never met my consultant Julia.

I also got my hair retightened by Martine, Jacqueline, and Julia! What a treat. I wish the hair show was every month.

Martine and Jacqueline retightened the very front. Martine told me she had to combine 2 locks as one was literally hanging on by about 2 hairs. So, I have one 2 headed dragon that I wasn't thrilled about at first. I have named her Gemini and she let me know from my attempts to twist her together in one lock that she is resisting. Even my loc is a rebel! Wow!

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